Berber Journey Atlas Treks: Uncover the Mysteries of Marrakech and Evaporating Salt Wells
Ouirgane
Embark on a captivating journey through Marrakech and explore the fascinating process of salt mining in the Ouirgane Valley. Discover the mysteries of evaporating salt wells and witness the traditional method of transporting salt on donkeys. Book your Berber Journey Atlas Treks now!
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Agoudal Travel - Hiking through the wild national park of Toubkal with a fabulous panoramic views of the valley through the hills of red soil rich of clay and iron.

Crossing the native forest of junipers and aromatic flowers,then some small terraces gardens of isolated hamlets with its old traditional irrigation system managed by a very deep customs.

After couple of hours hiking,heading down to river through the olive trees, figs, pomegranate, almonds, walnuts and apples…, then get to arrive to the entrance old door of the village of Anraz, here the guests will be served a traditional organic Berber meal.

After lunch you will visit the old age stone oil pressing still using for grinding around a donkey or a mule, then visit an old formerly Jewish synagogue located not far from the village.

After the visit,walking through scattered fields of maize, barely, seasonal flowers and vegetables…, and get to may see a delightful Berber women setting on their hunches for chat after gathering firewood and hay which may still carry on their backs, the girls are singing as they fetch water, men and boys work the irrigation system and plow.

Leaving the fields, enjoying the view of the Ouirgane lake. The time now is getting to be mid afternoon, and view implies to complete the last scene of the trek, the guide will take you to the hotel or the car if you are going back to Marrakech.

What's Included
  • Transfer accommodation.
  • Lunch in a Berber House
  • A local mountain Guide
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses.
Additional Information

Our chauffeur will collect you in the morning from Marrakech before heading south to reach the Valley of Ouirgane. There, you’ll encounter your guide in the town of Marigha, renowned for its large salt mines. The process involves leaving brine out in the sun to dry in salt pools, and then transporting the salt on donkeys to the adjacent village for sale.

Location
Ouirgane
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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